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🌱 Patch AM: The Oyster Ball Gala Hosted By Save The Great South Bay and 12 more events
Also check out Murder On The Orient Express on the West Islip Patch calendar

Hi West Islip! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Murder On The Orient Express at Manes Studio Theatre of Long Island
- Jay Medal Soirée at Jay Estate
- HS | Class of 2026 Senior Portraits at North Babylon UFSD
... and check out 8 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 63.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.
📸 Around West Islip
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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Islip
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★ Featured events ★
- Murder On The Orient Express →
Manes Studio Theatre of Long Island, 141 S Wellwood Ave, Lindenhurst
8:00 pm - Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Friday August 28
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- HS | Class of 2026 Senior Portraits
North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703 - Fall Sports Begin
North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703 - 1st Practice HS Fall Sports
West Islip UFSD West Islip, NY 11795 - HS | Freshman Orientation
North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703
9:00 am - HS | Safe Driving Course
North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703
12:00 pm - HS |Class of 2026 Senior Portraits
North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703
9:00 am - HS | Freshman Orientation
North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703
6:00 pm - Board of Education Regular Meeting
West Islip UFSD West Islip, NY 11795
7:30 pm - The Oyster Ball Gala Hosted By Save The Great South Bay →
1 Heckscher State Parkway, East Islip
6:00 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Saturday September 12
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Disney's Finding Nemo Jr. →
The Argyle Theatre at Babylon Village, 34 W Main St, Babylon
10:30 am - Fall Sports Begin
North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703 - 1st Practice HS Fall Sports
West Islip UFSD West Islip, NY 11795 - SHS Fall Sports Begin
West Babylon UFSD West Babylon, NY 11704
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Overnight Crew Team Member in Bay Shore. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in West Babylon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Islip here.
🗞 Nearby News
North Babylon
- Learning music in later years believed to be a pathway to brain health (newsday.com)
- SAYS HIS UNCLE: High praise for Ron Eden from John Eden: a self-made man (frontrowsoccer.com)
- Bluebird vintage boutique takes flight in Bay Shore (newsday.com)
Bay Shore
- JKW Live Well Foundation to Hold 3rd Annual 5K Run on Sept. 19 (fireislandnews.com)
Ok West Islip! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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